EHS Specialist

Job details

Posted 01 October 2026

Salary USD Negotiable

Start date 30 November 2026

Salary Range USD

62000

• 95000

per Year

Location Waxahachie

Job type Permanent

Discipline Engineering and Project Management , Industrial Manufacturing

Reference 170439

Job Function Health & Safety Specialist

Title: EHS Specialist

Location: Waxahachie, TX

Industry: Foam cup manufacturing

Type of Employment : Direct hire/Full time

Summary

Coordinates, maintains, trains and provides oversight of environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs at a plant

Responsibilities:

• Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements

• Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards

• Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

• Assist EHS Manager in administering EHS programs

• Assist in developing training and ergonomic programs

• Deliver EHS training and new hire orientations for one or more of the following: lock out / tag out (LOTO), fire prevention, hazard communications, confined space entry, hearing conservation, EHS policies and procedures, or other training programs

• Assist in safety incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action

• Conduct inspections and audits, identify opportunities to improve, and make recommendations to improve or eliminate unsafe conditions or practices

• Track and maintain appropriate documentation, and complete reports

• Collaborate with local Human Resources Manager in the administration of Worker’s Compensation and Early Return to Work Program

• Coordinate all hazardous and non-hazardous waste storage, handling, and disposal

• Ensure procurement of proper EHS supplies including PPE

• May communicate directly with regulatory agencies

Qualifications

• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues

• BS degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or other science field, OR

• Associate degree in Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or other science field with two years of related experience, OR

• High School diploma or equivalent with four (4) years of related experience

• Ability to utilize and train employees on technology, processes and procedures

• Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes

• Strong written communication skills demonstrating the ability to prepare outlines, reports, letters, and any other supplemental materials in a clear and concise manner

• Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to modify basic reports, documents and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and SharePoint

• Ability to observe, follow, understand, and evaluate processes demonstrated and other workplace procedures

• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines

• Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects and priorities

• Prior experience in handling compliance issues, OSHA/EPA programs, regulatory reviews, permit preparation, reporting and record keeping preferred

• Experience in evaluating/interpreting OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations and NFPA, ANSI, ASTM, ASME, BOMA and BOCA standards preferred

• Experience with Federal, State and local Worker’s Compensation law and prior experience establishing proactive Ergonomics Program preferred

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred

• Paper converting, chemical/plastics processing and packaging industrial experience, preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification, preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.